29 Questions
What is the main focus of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Simulating human intelligence processes
Which industry sees the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Manufacturing
What is a qubit in quantum computing analogous to?
A classical bit with multiple states
In which sector can machine learning algorithms help in identifying and developing new medicines?
Healthcare
What distinguishes Quantum Computers from conventional computers in terms of solving problems?
Quantum Computers perform calculations more efficiently
Which of the following is NOT an application area where machine learning is commonly used?
Environmental sciences
What is the main focus of the industrial revolution according to the text?
Integrating physical and digital systems
Which industrial revolution marked the introduction of mechanical production with hydroelectric and steam-powered equipment?
First Industrial Revolution
What distinguishes the Third Industrial Revolution from the others?
Introduction of electricity-based production systems
Which industrial revolution brought about the use of new technological systems powered by electricity?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
What impact did the industrial revolutions have on working conditions and lifestyles?
Significant changes in working conditions and lifestyles
Which industrial revolution is referred to as the 'current and developing environment' in the text?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
What is one way in which emerging technology can be defined?
As innovations of existing technologies used creatively for modernity.
What makes artificial intelligence an example of an emerging technology according to the text?
Because its development is still progressing and it is embedded in various research fields.
Which characteristic describes the feature of 'radical novelty' in emerging technologies?
Novelty or newness in technology
What does the term 'coherence' refer to in the context of emerging technologies?
The characteristics of how technologies emerge
Which aspect makes emerging technologies prone to 'uncertainty and ambiguity'?
Novelty and newness
How can novelty or newness be introduced into an existing technology to classify it as emerging?
By putting the existing technology to a new use in a creative way.
What is a potential impact of the improvement in cloud technologies mentioned in the text?
Increased reaction times
In what way can Augmented Reality (AR) systems benefit workers according to the text?
Sending repair instructions over mobile devices
What is a potential future use of Augmented Reality (AR) systems for companies according to the text?
Expanding the use of AR to provide real-time information to workers
How will the deployment of machine data to the cloud impact data-driven services according to the text?
Enable more data-driven services in production systems
What is a potential implication of companies embracing Augmented Reality (AR) according to the text?
Improving decision-making and work procedures
How will the performance improvement of cloud technologies impact reaction times according to the text?
Result in achieving shorter reaction times
What is the main focus of Industry 4.0?
Automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies
Which term describes the concept of interconnected devices transferring data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction?
Internet of Things (IoT)
What characterizes an emerging technology according to Rotolo, Hicks, & Martin (2015)?
Being at an early stage of development and having the potential for growth
What is the primary feature of Industry 1.0?
Integration of basic machinery and steam power in production
According to Halaweh (2013), what is the essence of emerging technology?
Constant evolution and potential for future development
Explore the concept of emerging technologies and how they shape the business and social environment. Learn about new technologies that are currently developing or will be developed over the next five to ten years.
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